Robin > wrote in news:robinxjoy-D10F94.14275816092004
@news.west.cox.net:

> I've been using it to cover food in the microwave since I no longer use
> plastic in the microwave. Thx.
>

Does using wax paper leave a residue on your food after nuking?

Can't imagine it is cancerous. It was introduced as a food packaging,
wasn't it?

You could try parchment paper if you just need a loose cover.

I remember, as a kid, ironing the Autumn leaves inbetween sheets of wax
paper. :-)

Andy